Counterblast (Noun)
Meaning
A vigorous and unrestrained response; "her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's scathing remarks about the opposition party elicited a fierce counterblast from their leader during the debate.
- Her tirade about the kitchen renovations provoked a counterblast from her husband, who had spent hours planning the project.
- The activist's passionate speech was met with a counterblast from the representative of the corporation being criticized.
- The employee's complaint about working conditions triggered a counterblast from the manager, who claimed the employee was being ungrateful.
- The musician's attack on the critic who had panned their latest album was met with a fiery counterblast from the critic, defending their right to free speech.